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TENSILE STRENGTH OF ARC PUDDLE WELDS - Wind Uplift Forces on Roof Deck

(1) (2) (3l

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Steel G•. .5 .625 .75 1.0 .5 . 625 .75 1.0 .5 .625 .75 1.0

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A446 grade A* 22 230 300 360 480 440 560 680 930 160 210 250 340
Fy = 33 ks1 20 280 350 430 580 520 670 820 1120 200 250 300 410
Fu = 45 ks1 18 360 460 560 760 650 840 1040 1440 250 320 390 530
16 440 570 690 940 730 1020 1270 1770 310 400 490 660
A446 grade C 22 280 360 440 590 530 690 840 1140 200 250 310 410
Fy = 40 ksi 20 340 430 520 710 630 810 1000 1360 240 300 370 500
Fu = 55 ksi 18 440 560 680 930 790 1030 1280 1760 310 390 480 650
16 540 690 850 1150 730 1240 1550 2160 380 490 590 810

A446 grade 0 22 310 390 480 640 580 750 910 1240 220 280 330 450
Fy = 50 ksi 20 370 470 570 770 690 890 1090 1490 260 330 400 540
Fu = 60 ks1 18 480 610 750 1010 860 1130 1390 1920 340 430 520 710
16 590 760 920 1260 730 1350 1690 2360 410 530 650 880

A611 grade c* 22 250 310 380 510 470 600 730 990 170 220 270 360
Fy = 33 ks1 20 300 380 460 620 550 710 870 1190 210 260 320 430
Fu = 48 ks1 18 380 490 600 810 690 900 11 10 1540 270 340 .:~ 570
16 470 610 740 1010 730 1080 1350 1890 330 420 520 710
A611 grade 0 22 270 340 410 560 500 650 790 1080 190 240 290 390
Fy = 40 ksi 20 320 410 500 670 60Q 770 940 1290 230 290 350 470
Fu = 52 ks1 18 420 530 650 880 750 980 1210 1670 290 370 450 610
10 510 660 800 1090 730 1170 1460 2040 360 460 560 760

• Roof deck is generally specified to meet ASTM A446 grade A (galvanized) or ASll grade C (painted).
(1) Single metal thickness values. (2) Double metal thickness values - end laps (3)Edge laps (at supports) .
All table values are in pounds (tension) and are de sign values found by the formulas given in the AISI
Spes:;l!is:;atioo m[ tbe Desigo o! Cold-Eo[rned St[us:;Mal Mernbe[s<Al ; the safety factor is 2.5 but the 33%
increase for wind loading has been included. The edge lap values (column 3) have been reduced by 30% to
adjust for eccentric loading of the weld as recommended by Tensile S![eogtb of Welded Connectioos(BI . AWS
procedures for arc puddle welds are to be followed. A minimum electrode strength of 60 ksi is required.
(A) August 19, 1986, Edition with December '" 1989 Addendum .
(B) R.A. LaBoube and Wei-Wen Yu, Department of Civil Engineering, Center for Cold Formed Steel Structures,
University of Missouri--Rolla, Civil Engineering Study 91-3

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T he following responses to questions from previ-
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What can an erector and engineer do when anchor
bolts are too short and the nuts are not fully en-
gaged?
T here are two common methods available to make
a short anchor bolt longer.
The first method consists of utilizing a thin-
walled threaded coupler which is screwed onto the
top of the anchor bolt and into which is screwed an
adequate length of threaded rod. It may be necessary
to "crater" the concrete around the anchor bolt in
order to engage an adequate thread length . "Ade-
quate" is defined as approximately equal to the bolt
diameter.
• The second method involves welding an adequate
length of threaded to the top of the exishng anchor
bolt. The threaded rod extension is prepared for weld-
ing by machining the contact end to a point (45 de-
grees). Then the weld is applied using electrodes suit-
able to the material. A garbled area results, naturally,
and it may be nec,essary to use plate washers of suffi-
cient quantity to allow free rotation of the nuts.
With either of these methods it may be necessary
to enlarge the holes in the column base plate. This can
be done by burning, which is an acceptable method of
enlarging base plate holes. (Chances are if the anchor
bolts are set too low, they may also have been offset to
the side.)
It is suggested that those interested obtain a copy
of COIUIIIII Base Plates, No.1 of the AISC Design Guide
Series. This treats the subject of column base plate de-
sign and construction in detail.
David T. Ricker
Payson,AZ
Are both mechanical galvanizing and hot-dip gal-
vanizing appropriate for bolts?
M echanica l galvanizing and hot-dip galvanizing
•
are two methods of applying a sacrificial metal
(zinc) to a base metal. The zinc will corrode, or sacri-
fice itself, to protect the base material. Both methods
apply a zinc coating and are appropriate for galvaniz-
Answers and / or questions shou ld be typewntten and double
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represent an offidal position of the American Institute of Steel Con-
s truction, Lnc. II is recognized that the design of s tructures is within
the scope and expertise of a competent licensed structu ral engint>er,
architect or other licensed professional for the application of princi-
ples to a particular structure.
Information on ordering AISC pubUcatlons mentioned in thiS ar-
ticle can be obtained by ca lling A(SC at 312/670-2400 ext. 433.
ing bolts and other hardware items. The difference be-
tween the two methods lies in the process itself. Fol-
lowing is a short description of each process as it per-
tains to hardware items.
HOT-DIP GALVANIZING: The hardware is
first degreased and cleaned. This is done with a com-
bination of caustic and acidic solutions. The parts are
then rinsed and loaded into a basket. The basket is
dipped into a tank of molten zinc for a specific period
of time. The basket is then withdrawn and placed in a
centrifuge where the excess molten zinc is spun off
the parts. This process is more fully described in
AsTM A153.
MECHANICAL GALVANIZING: The hardware
is cleaned and rinsed as in the hot-dip method. The
parts are then loaded into a multi sided barrel that re-
sembles a concrete mixer. Also added to the barrel is
a mixture of various sized glass beads and a predeter-
mined amount of water. At various times in the pro-
cess, as the barrel is turning, small amounts of chemi-
cals and powdered zinc are added. The collisions
between the glass beads, zinc and parts causes the
zinc to cold weld to the part. Powdered zinc is added
until the required thickness is attained. This process
is more fully described in AsTM B695.
Mechanical galvanizing has several advantages
over the hot-dip process. The following list describes
these advantages:
• 1. The process is done at room temperature. There
is no detempering of heat treated parts. Low tem-
perature acidic cleaning also reduces the chance of
hydrogen embrittlement.
• 2. Zinc is deposited in a generally uniform coating
thickness. Coating thickness and uniformity is
hard to control with the hot-dip process.
• 3. Because of the added zinc thickness to bolt
threads, all galvanized nuts are required to have
threads that are tapped oversize before galvaniz-
ing. Hot-dipped nuts need to be retapped after dip-
ping to remove zinc from the threads. This step is
usually not required with mechanically galvanized
nuts.
• 4. Parts that are mechanically galvanized do not
stick together as they sometimes do after hot-dip-
Modern Steel Construction I January 1993 / 9
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ping.
There is one potential problem with the mechani-
ca l process. The zinc coating may chip or flake off.
Small chips in the coating a re usually not a problem
because the surround ing zinc protects the exposed
area. Excessive chipping or flaking indicates that the
parts were not properly cleaned or the process was
not performed properly. Another potential problem
with the mechanical process is part size. Typically
long threaded rods or very heavy pieces are difficult
to galvanize with the mechanical process.
Mechanical galvanizing and hot-dip galvanizing
are both appropriate methods for depositing a protec-
tive layer of zinc on bolts and other sma ll hardware
items. Cost and availability is usually the determin-
ing factor when deciding what process to use. Part
size, shape and quantity are other important consid-
erations when specifying galvanized hardware.
Stephe/l Davis, P.E.
Moffatt, Nichol & Bonney, Inc.
Portland, OR
Can one weld to an existing structure? How does
one determine if the steel is weldable?
M y answer to this question would be, "Yes, in
most instances." Structure, however, is a broad
term referring to buildings, bridges, towers, etc. In
some cases especially those involving tension mem-
bers, dynamic loads or older materials welding may
not be appropriate or economically practical. The fol-
lowing are some problems I have encountered that
the Design Engineer and Erector should consider
prior to using a welded connection.
• 1. What are all the codes and specifications which
will govern welding on this particular structure?
In some instances (especially involving the Depart-
ment of Transportation) there may be state codes
which are more stringent and supersede nation-
ally recognized codes.
• 2. What are the loading conditions on the member
to receive the weld and what will be the effect of
heat application? It may be necessary to shore the
member or remove the load prior to welding.
Also, will the welded connection now be a likely
source for future crack development?
• 3. What is the existing material and is it in a condi-
tion to be welded to? In older structures the type
of material may be in question or may be exhibit-
ing loss of section. Prior to erection the Design En-
gineer should be aware of the material properties
and the Erector of the proper welding procedure.
If the material in question is not prequalified by
the applicable code it may be necessary to conduct
10 I Modern Steel Construction I January 1993
a procedure qualification test. Very often a costly
and time consuming process.
• 4. All things considered, is welding the best choice
from an economic standpoint? It may be a require-
•
ment that an lnspector be present during welding
and that the final weld receive nondestructive test-
ing. Both of these items could add significant cost
to a welded connection. Additionally there is a
much greater chance for error in a welded connec-
tion verses a bolted one.
Determining the weldablility of a material is gen-
erallya fast and low cost procedure within the capa-
bility of most testing laboratories. Provided with a
small sample of the materia l a chemical ana lYSis can
be obtained and a welding procedure developed. The
American Welding Society is also very helpful in this
area.
If the chemica l properties are unknown it is
likely that the physical properties are also in ques-
tion. It has been my practice to also recommend a
physical analYSis so that the Design Engineer will
have full knowledge of the material. The number and
location of the test coupons would be determined by
the scope of the project.
Neal White
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Cromwell, Ct
New Questions
L isted below is a question that we would like the
readers to answer or discuss. If you have an an-
swer or suggestion please send it to the Steel Inter-
change Editor. Questions and responses will be
printed in future editions of Steel Interchange. Also,
if you have a question or problem that readers might
help solve, send these to the Steel Interchange Editor.
I n regards to the comments on End-Plate Moment
Connections in the November 1992 Steel Inter-
change, in which it is stated that fatigue need not be
considered when less than 20,00 load cycles, I have
the following question:
Since seismic loading is even less likely to
occur than the maximum wind loads, up to what
maximum seismic zone level would be recom·
mended that the connection could be used and steel
be considered "static"? Also, could this connection
be designed using either ASO or LRFO and why?
Raphael A. Marotta P.E.
Gleit Engineering Group, P.c.
New York
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Principal Producers Of Structural Shapes

B Bethlehem Steel Corp.
C. Chaparral Sleel
I. British Steel
M. SMI SteellNe.
illdividual praducers for ullI/suallellgth requiremellts.

S. North Star Steel

T. TradeARBEO
W. Northwestern Steel & Wire
Y. Bayou Steel Corp
1.
F. Fionda Steel Corp N. Nucor-Yamato Steel U. Nucor Steel

Section , Producer Section , Producer

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Weight per Ft.
W44x33S*
W44x290*
W44x262*
W44x230*
T
T
T
T
Code

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Weight per Ft.
W27x129
W27x84-114
W24x306-492
W24x207-279
T
Code

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N ..
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W40x324-65S T W24x192 I,N",T
W40x294* I W24x176 5, I, .... , T
W40x264* B W24xl04-162 8,1, , T, W
W40x23S* B W24x76-94 8, 1, , W
W40x211* B W24x68 B, I, e, N, W
W40xl99-297 N· . ., T W24xSS-62 B, l, e,N, W
W40xl99-264 5, I, N ....., T
W21x182-201 I
W40x211 * T
W21xl66 B, I
W40x28S* T
W21xl01-147 B, I, N, W
W40x174* T
W21x83-93 S, I, , W
W40x149-183 S, eN ...., T
W21x62-73 B, I, e , N, W

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W36x920* T W21x44-S7 B,I, C,N, W
W36x439-848 T
W18x175-311 B,
W36x393 B, T
W18xl30-1S8 B, N"·
W36x328-3S9 B, I, T
B,I, ...., T
W18x76-119 B, N, W
W36x230-300
B/ I,N ...., T
W18x6S-71 B, I, , W
W36x13S-210
W1 8xSO-60 B, I, e, , W
W33x387-619 T W18x35-46 B, I, e, , W
W33x318-354 B, T
W16x67-100 B, , W
W33x201-291 B,N ...., T
W16xS7 B, I, N, W
W33x169 B,
W16x36-SO B, l, e , N, W
W33x118-1S2 8, I, N"', T
W16x26-31 B, I, ,N, W
W30x326-S81 B, T
W30x258-292 B,N ....,T W14x808* B,
W30x284* I
W14x4SS-730 B, I, T
W14x311-426 B, I, T
W30x23S B, I, N ...., T
N .... , I, T W14x283 B, I,N,T
W30x173-211
w14x14S-2S7 B, I, N, T, W
W30x148 B,I
W30x99-132
W14x90-132 B, I, N, T, W
B, I, T
5, .... W14x82 B,N, W
W30x90
W14x74 S, li e , , W
W27x307-S39 T W14x61-68 B, e, ,W
W27x235-281 ••, T W14x43-S3 B, l, e , , W
W27x146-217 S, ....., T W14x38 Sf I, , W
W27x132* I W14x30-34 B, I, C,N, W
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'Shapes not currently listed in Manual of Steel Construction
" Mill is scheduled to begin rolling these shapes late in 1993
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Principal Producers Of Structural Shapes

B. Bethtehem Steet Corp. I. British Steel S. North Star Steel W. Northwestern Steel & Wire
C. Chaparral Steel M. SMI Steel INc. T. TradeARBED Y. Bayou Steel Corp.
F. Florida Steel Corp. N. Nucor- Yamato Steel U. Nucor Steel

Section, Producer Section , Producer

Weight per Ft. Code Weight per Ft. Code
W14x22-26 B,I,C,N, W S4x7.7 C,Y
S3x7.5 C
W12x210-336 B, T
S3x5.7 C,M,Y
W12x170-190 B, I, T, W
W12x136-152 B,I, N ...., T, W M 12xl1.a C
W12x65-120 B, I,N, T, W M 12xl0.a C
W12x53-5a B, I,C, , W M 10x9 C
W12xSO B, I,C, , W M 10xa C
W12x40-45 B,C, , W M ax6.5 C
W12x26-35 B,C, ,W M 6x4.4
W12xl4-22 B,C,N, W M 5xla.9 B
M4x13 C
Wl0x88-112 B,I,N, W
Wl0x49-77 B, I,C,N, W HP14x73-117 B, I, N, W
W10x3345 B, C, N, W HP1Zx53-84 B, I,N, W
Wl0x22-30 B,I,C,N, W HP10x42-57 B, I,C,N,W
W10x15-19 B, I,C, W HPax36 B, J,C, ,W
W10x12 B,C, W
. 1 Wax31-67
Wax24-2a
B,I,C,N, W
B,C, N,W
C 15x40-SO
C 15x33.9
C 12x30
B
B, W
B, W
I Waxl8-21
Wax15
B,C,N, W
B,C, W,Y
C 12xZO.7-25
C 10x30
B, C, 5, W
B, 5, W
Waxl0-13 B,C, M, W, Y C 10x25 B, S. W
C 10x15.3-Z0 B, C, 5, W
W6x15-25 B, I,C, N, W
C 9x13.4-15 B,S
W6x12-16 B,C, W,Y
C axla.75 5, W
W6x9 B,C, M,W, Y
C ax13.75 C, M, 5, W
W6xaS C,M
C axll.5 C, M, 5, W
W5x16-19 B, C 7x12.25 5, W
C 7x9.a M, 5, W
W4x1 3 B,C, M
C 6x13 M, 5, W, Y
S24x80-121 B C 6xl0.5 C, M, 5, U, W, Y
S20x66-96 B C 6xa.Z C, F, M, W, Y, U
Slax54.7-70 B C 5x9 F, M, U, W, Y
S15x42.9-SO B C 5x6.7 F, M, U, W, Y
S12x31.8-SO B C 4x7.Z5 F, M, U, W, Y
S10x25.4-35 B,S C 4x5.4 F, M, U, W, Y
5 axla.4-Z3 B,C,S C 3x6 F, M, W, Y
S6xlZ.5-17.25 C,S,Y
I ~ ~xl0 C,Y J :4.1-_5 _ _ _ _ _ _ _F_, _M_, _U, W, Y
~x9.5 C

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B Belhlehem :~~:Ci P~~ti~:e~d uce rs S~:h :~:I~lctu ral ~o~~~~s~el
C. Chaparral Sleel
F. Fionda Sleel Corp.
M. SMI SleellNe.
N. Nucor·Yamalo Sleel
T. TradeARBED
U. Nucor Sleel
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Y. Bayou Sleel Corp.
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Section, Producer Section By Leg Producer
Weight per Ft. Code _-+_ Length & Thickness _ _ _Co~
MC 18x42.7--:SC::-
8- - - - - - : :
B- - - ~ M,Y
MC 13x31.8-SO B 5111 M, Y
MC 12x31-SO B In M.U.W. Y
MC 12xl0.6 5 71\6 M
MC 10x28.5-41.1 B :J.1I M.U.W.Y
MC 10x22 & 25 B 5/16 M. U. W. Y
MC 10x8.4 5 L4x4X:V4 M. Y
MC 9-23.9-25.4 B
SA! M. Y
MC 8x21.4-22.8 B,S In F.M.U. W. Y
MC 8x18.7-20 B,S
1/16 F,M
MC8x8.5 M
:J.1I F.M. U. W. Y
MC 7x19.1-22.7 B 5/16 F.M. U. W. Y
MC 6x18 B 1/.1 F.M.U, W. Y
MC 6xlS.3 B,S
MC 6xlS.1-16.3 B,S L3tnx3 1nx In F,M,U. W, Y
MC 6x12 B,S 7/16 F
MC4x13.8' 5 3111 F,M,U. W. Y
MC3x7.1' 5 5/16 F.M.U,W.Y •
1/.1 F,M.U. W. Y
Section By Leg-- L3x3x tn F.M.U. W. Y
l Length & Thickness 1/16 F
B,S :J.1I F. M,S, U, W. Y
L8x8x 11111
1 B.S S!t6 F. M.S. U, W. Y
1/.1 F. M, S. U, W. Y
7111 B.S
:v. B.S ¥i6 F.M.U.W
SA! B.S L2tnx2tnx In F
9/16 B.S :J.1I F.S. U
tn B.S S!t6 F.S
B 114 F.S. U
L6x6x 1
:V16 F.U
7111 B.Y
:V4 B.M, Y L2x2x :J.1I F.S.U
SA! B.M. Y S!t6 F.S.U
9/16 B.M 114 F,S.U
In B.M,S. Y ¥i6 F,S,U
1/16 B.M 1111 F, S,U
:J.1I B.M,S. Y
L8x6x B,S
~16 M
B,S
L5x5x 7111 Y B,S

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B Belhlehem Sleel Corp.
C. Chaparral Sleel
F. Fionda Sleel Corp
I. Bnllsh Sleel
M. SMI SleellNc.
N Nucor· Yamalo Sleel
5 North Slar Sleel
T. TradeARBED
U. Nucor Sleel
W Northweslern Sleel & Wire - - j
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Section By Leg Producer ~S,dioo By L" Producer
Length & Thickness
9/16
III
B, S
B,S
Code Length & Thickness
lAx31ax II.!
7/16
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F,W.M
F
Code
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1/16 B,S :j.i! F.M . W.U
~16 F,M.W.U
L8x4x B.S 1/.1 F.M.W.U
7A1" B
¥4 B.S
lAx3x 5A! M
II.! F.M.U. w. Y
~" B
7116 F
0/16 B,S
:j.i! F.M.W.Y
III B.S
~16 F.M.U, W. Y
7/16" B 1/.1 F. M.U, W. Y
L7x4x ¥4 B,Y
~ B L311lx3x II.! W
III B.S. Y :j.i! M.W
1/16" B. ~16 M.W

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:j.i! B.S. Y 1f4 M.W
L6x4x ¥4 B.M.W.Y L311lx2 11.!x II.! U
~ B.M.W.Y :j.i! U
9/16 B, M.W 1f4 U
III B. M. S. U. W, Y
L3x2 lax III Y
1/16 B, Y
:j.i! U.W.Y
:j.i! B, M. S. U. W. Y
5116 Y.W
VI6 B,M,U. W. Y
If.I U.W.Y
L6x3 l1lx III M. W.Y ¥t6 U
~ M.U. W, Y
L3x2x III F
VI6 M.U,W.Y
7/16 F
L5x3l1lx ¥. M.Y :j.i! F.S,U
~ M.Y 5/16 F,S
III M.U. W.Y 1f4 F.S.U
:j.i! M.U.W.Y YI6 F
VI6 M.U . W,Y
L2 11.!x2x :J..1l S. U
v. M,U, W.Y
5116 S
L5x3x III F, M.U, W. Y 1/.1 S.
7/16 F ¥16 S.
:j.i! F. M. .W,Y
VI6 F. M. . W. Y
V4 F.M . . W.Y

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"Mill IS scheduled to begin roiling these shapes late in 1993

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 Principal Producers Of Structural Tubing (TS)
A. Acme Roll Forming
B. Bull Moose
C. Copperweld Corp.
D. Dallas Tube & Roliform
E. Eugene Welding Co.
I. Independence Tube Corp.
P. IP5CO 51eel
U. UNR-Leavltt, Div. of UNR Inc.
V. Valmont Industries Inc.
W. Welded Tube Co. of Amenca
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3Ox3Ox% V' 41'lx4 1.1x:}fl, ~6 I, W
28x28x% V' 41'lx41'lxV. , :j-j6, A, S,C, I, P, W,X
26x26x% V' 41'lx41'lx \.11 A, B, C,P, I, W
24x24x%, III, :}fI V' 4x4xlll B, C, P,U, W
22x22x%, I'l, :}fI V' 4x4x:}fl,¥16 A, S,C, D, E, 1, P, U, W
20x20x%, I'l, :}fI V' 4x4x:j-j6 X
18x 18x%, I'l, :}fI V' 4x4xV. A, B,C, 0, E, I,P, U, V, W,X
4x4x\.1l A, S,C, E, I, U, V, W
16x16x% V'
16x16xl'l,:}fI, ~6 V",W 31'lx31'lx!VI 6 A, B,C, E,I, U, W
31'lx31'lx V. , :j-j 6 D,X
14x14x% 3x3x~6 I, W
14x14xl'l, :j1j 3x3x V., :}\6 A , B,C, 0 , E, 1, P, U, W , X
14x14x~6 3x3x\.1l A, S/e,E, I, P, U, W

12x12x% B 21'lx21'lx!VI 6
12x12x I'l, :j1j S,V·,W 21'lx21'lxV., :j-j6 A, B,C, D,E, I, P, U, V, W,X
12xl2x!i16, V. B,W 21'lx21'lx \.11 A, S,C, E, I, U, V, W
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1Oxl0x% B,C 2x2xV. A, 6, C, D, I, U, V, W, X
10xl0xlll,:}fI, ~6, V. B, C, P, U, W 2x2x:j-j6 A, B, C, 0 , E, I, P, U, V, W , X
10xl0x:}\6 8,C, P, W 2x2x\1i A, B,C, E, I, P, U , V, W, X

8x8x% B,C 6, E, P, U, V
8x8xlll B,C, P, U, W
8x8x:}fl, !i16, V., :}\6 B,C, D,P, U , W 3Ox24xl'l,:j1j, ~6 V'
28x24xlll,:}fI, ~6 V'
7x7x% B 26x24xlll,:}fI, ~6 yo
7x7xlll B,C,P,U, W 24x22xI'l,:j1j, ~6 V'
7x7x:}fl,!i16, V. ,:}\6 B,C, D, P, U, W 22x2Ox III, :j1j, ~6 V'

6x6x% B 20x18xlll, :}fI, ~6 W

6x6xlll S,C, P, U, W 2OxI2xI'l,:}fI, ~6 W
6x6x:}fl, !VI6 B,C, 0 , 1, P, U, W 20x8xl'/.:j1j, ~6 W
6x6xV., :}\6 A, B,C, 0 , 1, P, U, W,X 20x4xl'l,:}fI, ~6 W
6x6x\.1l A, B,C, I, P
18xl2xIll,:}fI, ~6 V'
18x6xl'/.:}fI, ~6 B, W
5x5xl'l B,C, P,U, W 18x6xV. B
5x5x:}fl, !i16 5, C, 0, I, P, U, W
5x5xV. A, B,C, 0 , 1, P, U, W,X 16xl2xIll,:j1j, ~6 V·, W
5x5x:j-j6 A, B,C, 0 , I. P, U, V, W,X 16x8xl'/.:j1j, ~6 B, W
5x5x\.1l A, S,C, I, P, V, W 16x4xl'/. :}fI, ~6 B, W

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Notes: ·Size is manufactured by Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) process and are not stocked by
steel service centers (conlact producer for specific requirements. All other sizes are manufactured
by Electric Resistance Welding and most are available from steel service centers.

22 1 Modern Steel Construction I January 1993

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• ,_ ~~:~~ipal :~~~~~=~ 0 : ,~~~tural TU~~~,~::,._ I

B. Bull Moose E. Eugene Welding Co. U. UNA·Leav,n. Div. of UNA Inc. X. EXLTUBE
C. Copperweld Corp. I. Independence Tube Corp. V. Valmontlndustries Inc ~

7x5x:)t, !¥t6 B,C, I,P, U, W

14xI2xY2, :)t V· 7x5xf"jj A, S,C, P, I
14x10xY2,:)t, !¥!6 B, W 7x4x:)t, !¥'6 B,C, I, P, U, W
14x6x% B 7x4x1/., ¥'6 A, B,C, I, P, U, W, I
14x6x\'2,:)t, !¥!6, 1/. B,W 7x4x!¥!6 A, S,C, I,P
14x4x% B 7x3x:)t, !¥'6 B,C, I, P,W
14x4x\'2,:)t, !¥!6, V. B, W 7x3x V., ¥J6 A, B,C, 1, P, W , X
14x4x¥J6 B 7x3xf"jj A, B,C, I,P

12x10xY2,:)t, !¥!6, '4 B 6x4xY2 B,C, P, U, w

12x8x% B 6x4x:)t, !¥'6 S,C, O, I, P, U , W
12x8x \'2,:)t, !¥!6, V. B,C,U, W 6x4x'4 A, S,C, 0, I, P, V, W, X
12x8x¥J6 B,C, W 6x4x¥J6 A, S,C, 0, I, P, U, V, W, X
12x6x% B 6x4xf"jj A, B, C, I, P, V, W
12x6x \'2,:)t,!¥'6, V. 6,C,U, W 6x3xY2 P,U
12x6x¥J6 B,C, W 6x3x:)t, !¥'6 B, D, I, P,U
12x4x% B 6x3xV. A, B, C, 0, I, P, U, X
12x4x 1'2, :)t, !¥!6, V., ¥J6 B,U, W 6x3x¥J6 A, B, C, 0, I, P, U, W, X
12x3x!¥!6, V., ¥'6 B 6x3xf"jj A, 5, C, I, P, W

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6x2x 1/., ¥ t6 A, S,C, D, E, I,P, U, W ,X
10x8x \'2,:)t, !¥!6, 1/., ¥J6 B,C, U, W 6x2xf"jj A, S,C,E, I, P, U , W
10x6x \'2,
10x6x:)t, !¥!6, V., ¥J6 B,C, D,P, V, W 5x4x:)t,!¥!6 J,P, W
10x5x:)t,~~ V.,¥J6 B, C 5x4x'4, :jIt6 B, C,',P, U, W
IOx4x Y2 B,C, P, U, W 5x3xY2 C,P,U
10x4x:)t, !¥!6, V" ¥J6 B,C, 0 , P, U, W 5x3x:)t,!¥!6 B, C, I, P, U, W
10x2x:)t, !¥i6 5x3x'4, ¥J6
10x3x'4, ¥J6 °
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A, B,C, D , E, I, P, U, W,X
A, S,e,E, I, P, U , W
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IOx2xV., 'li6 B,D, P,U,W 5x2xV., ¥J6 A, B,C, D, E, I, P, U, W,X
5x2xf"jj A, S,C, E, I, P, U , W
8x6xY2 B,C, P, U, W
8x6x:)t, !¥i6, V" ¥'6 B, C, 0 , P, U, W 4x3x!¥!6 8, J, P, W
8x4x% B 4x3xV., ¥J6 A, B,C, D,E, I, P, U, W,X
8x4xY2 B,C, P,U, W 4x3xf"jj A, B, C, E, I, P, U, W
8x4x:)t, !¥i6 S,C,O, I, P, U, W 4x2x!¥!6 I, P,W
8x4xV" ¥J6 A , S, C, 0 , I, P, U, W,X 4x2x V" ¥'6 A, B,C, 0, E, l, P, U , W,X
8x4xf"jj A, B, I, P 4x2xf"jj A, B, C, E, I, U, W
8x3xY2 C,P, U
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20.000x.5OO, .375, .250 W 6.626x.25O, .188 P,U,V,W
6.625x.l25 P, V, W
18.000x.5OO, .375, .250 W
16.000x.5OO W 6.000x.5OO, .375, .312 W
16.000x.375, .250 P,W 6.000x.28O X
16.000x.l88 P,Y· 6.000x.25O, 188, .125 V,W
16.000x.l25 V'
5.563x.375 P,U
14.000x.5OO, .438, .375,.250 P, W 5.563x.258 P,U,V, W
14.000x.l88 P,Y· 5.563x.l34 P,V,W
14.000x. l25 V'
5.000x.5OO, .375, .312 P,C, W
12.75Ox.5OO, .406, .375 P,W 5.000x.258 X
12.75Ox.I88, .125 P, V· 5.000x.25O, .188 C,P, U, V,W
5.000x.l25 P,U,V, W
1O.75Ox.5OO, .365, .250 P, W
4.5OOx.237, .188,.125 P,U, V,W
1O.000x.625, .500, .375, .312 C
1O.000x.25O, .188 C,V 4.000x.25O, .266, .188, .125 U,V,W
10.000x.l25 V 4.000x.237, .337

9.625x.5OO, .375, .312, .250, .188C, U 3.5OOx.318 X

3.5OOx.3OO P, W
8.625x.5OO C,P,U 3.5OOx.25O, .203, .188, .125 P,U,V, W
8.625x.375, .322 C,P,U,W 3.5OOx.216 X
8.625x.25O, .188 C,P,U,V,W
8.625x.l25 P,V, W 3.000x.3OO, .216 X

7.000x.5OO C,P,U 2.875x.276 W

7.000x.375, .312,.250 C,P,U,W 2.875x.25O, .203, .188, .125 P,U,V,W
7.000x.l88 C,P,U,V,W
7.000x.125 C,P,V,W 2.375x.25O, .218, .188 P,V, W
2.375x.I54, .125 P,U,V,W

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6.625x.5OO, .432 P,U
6.625x.375, .312, .280 P,U,W

Notes: 'Indicates size is manufactured by Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Process and is tYPically not stocked
by steel service centers. Other sizes are manufactured by Electric Resistance Welding and tYPically
are available from steel service centers. For more information contact the manufacturer or the
American Institute for Hollow Structural Sections (412) 221-8880.

Also, other sizes and wall thicknesses may be available. Contact an individual manufacturer for
more details.

24 1 Mudern Sh..'t'l onstrucilon I January 1993

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Converting a
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required the
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the entire Tile historic Lllrned Bllilding iu downtown Syracuse was reborn as a steel-framed
•
parking structure through ml ;1IfIOvo!ive alld difficult com/ruction process.

building team he consensus from the entire two stairwell fires had all but de-

T building team was that it was

one of the most difficult pro-
jects on which any of them had
worked. Not only was the five-
story Syracuse office building
being converted into six levels of
parking, but at the same time the
exterior had to be preserved and
restored. Adding to the complexity
of the project, the structure's four
sides were all of different lengths,
with the shortest reaching only 48'
and the longest stretching 150'.
And to top it all off, the circa-1868
building was in a highly deterio-
rated condition.
The original structure featured
brick bearing walls and wood joist
floor construction. It had not been
occupied in several years, and
water damage from roof leaks had
caused substantial damage. Also,
stroyed the first floor. Normally, a
building in such bad condition
would have been torn down. But
the Larned Building's location in
the heart of Upstate New York's
first historic district mandated that
every effort be made to save it.
"There just wasn't any economi-
cal way to renovate the building
for office use," stated Daniel Man-
ning, R.A., project architect with
jCM Architectural Associates, Syr-
acuse. In addition to its poor layout
and horrifying physical condition,
the office market in Syracuse dur-
ing the late 1980s and early 1990s
was glutted.
Instead, the Syracuse-based de-
veloper, Monahan, Hucko & Co.,
considered converting it to urban •
housing, retail or mixed-use space,
and also considered tearing it

28 / Modern Steel Construction I January 1993

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down and building surface park-

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ing. "As with many urban areas,
there was a great need for park-
ing." according to developer Jim
Monahan. Because the Lamed
building s hares a common wall
with an existing parking structure,
it was determined that the old
structure could be converted to
parking and could utilize its
neighbor's already existing ramps.
However, replacing the inside of
the existing building while retain-
ing its exterior proved to be quite a
challenge, since exterior bracing
would have disrupted too much
traffic. Essentially, the plan was to
remove one bay around the perim-
eter and replace it with new steel
framing, and then to remove and
replace the rest of the structure.
The trick was, how do you brace
the exterior wall while the new
framing was installed?
The structural engineer, John P.
Stopin & Associates, Syracuse,
started by threading 8 x 8 steel col-
umns down through the existing
structure along the perimeter of the

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waU. At the same time, a line of 8 x
10 steel columns were installed 12'
inside the structure. The roof and
the fifth noor were then removed
and the steel framing for the top
level of the parking structure was
installed . After the new framing
was braced and a concrete deck
was poured on top of a galvanized
steel deck, the fourth noor of old
wood structu re removed, and the
next level of parking was con-
structed. "We built the outside bay
of the parking garage from the top
down while continuously keeping
the rest of the wood structure in-
tact to brace the exterior waU," ex-
plained Jim Kaplan, P.E., project
manager with Stopin & Associates.
Of course, working from the top
down had a number of complica-
tions. "Dropping in the columns
was the easiest part," according to next noor down was demolished, The f,rst step wns to co,rstrllct mle bay of
Otis Marshall, project manager all of the beams had to be brought the "m' steel frame to brace tire ('xt~rjor
with construction manager Hue- in through window openings. The walls. O"I.V tile" «"5 the old wood framing
ber-Breuer Construction Co, inc., beams were primarily W16s and 011 the bwldltlS's IIIttrior remot'ftl.
Syracuse. "Bringing in the new W18s, with the largest being a 40'-
steel beams was much more diffi- long W18 x 119, according to Tom

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cult, especially as we reached the
lower noors."
Since each noor was braced and
a new deck installed before the
Raulli, vice president with AISC-
member Raulli & Sons, Inc., the
project's steel fabricator and erec-
tor. The project used a total of ap-

Modern Stt.'t'l onslruchon I January 1993 / 29

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using conventional construction

practices. Construction time on the

The steel frame's X-bracing was located so as to flol interfere with either parking or
vehicular traffic.
proximately 400 tons of steel.
The project used simple connec-
tions with X-bracing for lateral
loads. The bracing was located 20'-
2S' on center parallel to the exterior
wall.
Once the perimeter bay was
constructed, the interior was com-
pletely demolished, and the rest of
the parking structure was installed
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lSD-space garage was just under
one year. The exterior was restored
to its original condHion with one
notable exception. To meet local
building codes for an open parking
deck, the building's double hung
wood windows were replaced by
wood screens designed to simulate
the appearance of windows.
A second phase of the project
now underway involves refacing
the adjoining Vanderbilt Parking
Garage to better fit in with the his-
toric character of the neighboring
structures.
"One of the keys to the success
of the project was assembling the
building team early," said
Monahan. In addition, it was cru-
cial to have the complete support
of the project's lender, ONBANK,
which has offices located nearby
and which had previously demon-
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A
s part of the JFK 2000 Rede-
velopment Program at John
F. Kennedy International
Airport in ew York, a new
5OO,OOO·sq.-ft. garage was designed
and built. But this wasn't just a
large airport parking project; this
296' x 315' structure was designed
to also serve as the base of a future
seven-story, 5OO-room hotel.
The garage has a typical bay of
27' x 58'. The 58' clear span was se-
lected for two reasons. First, the ga-
rage primarily serves short-term
parkers and there is a high turn-
over. The 58' span accommodates
two 18'-deep, 90 degree stalls sepa-
rated by 22' -wide one-way access
aisles. And second, the span is
compatible with a typical double-
loaded corridor of a hotel guest
floor. The floor-to-floor height of
10'-6", with an actual clearance
height of 7' -3".
Architect for the garage was Pei,
Cobb, Freed & Partners and con-
Structural Alternatives
Several schemes were consid-
ered for the parking structure dur-
ing the conceptual phase of the
project including:
1. Cast-in-pla e reinforced con-
crete;
2. ast-in-place concrete struc-
ture with post-tensioned slabs and
beams;
3. All precast concrete structure;
and
4. Structural steel superframe
with un topped precast concrete
double tees.
Cast-in-place reinforced con-
crete was quickly rejected as it was
significantly more expensive than
the alternatives. Likewise, an all
precast concrete scheme-which is
one of the most common designs
for a parking structure-was elimi-
nated as being too expensive due
to the need to support the hotel
above and also to meet seismic

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sulting engineers were Weidlinger
Associates, both of New York.
Working drawings were prepared
by TAMS / SSVK.
considerations .
The remaining two schemes
were estimated to have very com-
parable costs. Ilowevcr, other fac-

Modern Steel Construction I January 1993/ 31

 tors clearly tipped the balance to-

•
wards the steel superframe with
untopped precast concrete double
tees.
Clearly, the steel alternative of-
fered greater flexibility for future
modifications to the parking facil-
ity than would an all-concrete
structure. Also, steel columns can
be easily reinforced, if required, to
accommodate heavier superim-
posed future loads if a larger-than-
anticipated hotel was ever con-
structed.
But even as designed, substan-
tial reinforcing would have been
required to resist volume and tem-
perature changes with the concrete
alternative. Depending on the se-
quence of post-tensioning, this op-
eration would have resulted in ad-
ditional moments in the structure.
This is due to the relatively large
plan size of the tructure and the
large columns required to carry the
parking floors and the hotel above.
It should be noted that while the
post-tensioned structure can be de-
signed to resist the additional mo-
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ments and forces imposed by the
volume and temperature changes,
our study showed that the mo-
ments developed in the structure
under each of these forces are of
the same order of magnitude as
those resulting from the seismic
forces, and therefore were not de-
sirable.
Buildings of this size are at the
upper end of the scale of buildings
constructed without expansion
joints. lntroducing additional ex-
pansion joints would require such
joints to continue through the hotel
The parki"g structure feat II res a double lint' of Grade 50 steel collwlIJs and beams spaced
and retail structure above. Each of
3' apart, witlr the co/um1ls rtmg;/Ig;n size from W14 x 176 to W14 x 605. Tire two
the substructures has to stand on
extemal spiral ramps allow vertical circu lation to each level of the parking garage. Each
its own, i.e., have the capability to
ramp has a olle-way, cowlterclocKwise travel direction .
resist lateral forces without de-
pending on the lateral stability of
the adjacent substructure.
In the selected steel and concrete
alternative, such internal forces in
the precast floor were relieved by
properly designing and construct-
ing control joints in the double tee
precast deck. In this way, "cracks"
were de igned into the deck at pre-
determined locations. In addition,
there is no shrinkage caused by the •
steel or the precast tees. The pre-
cast tees were connected through

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form a d iaphragm for resisting
seismic forces. The steel frame was
able to accommodate the design
thermal stresses without much dif-
ficulty.
A combined steel and precast
concrete structure also reduced the
amount of field work compared
with a cast-in-place structure. In
the chosen scheme, the fabrication
of the precast tees and of the steel
frame is done in the shop under su-
perior quality control conditions.
In a parking structure, quaHty con-
trol of the concrete is of great im-
portance to ensure the durability of
the deck. QuaHty control related
problems were much more likely
to slow down an all-concrete proj-
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pendently post-tensioned. Either
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area s, bolt counts and lineal totals.
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The chosen plan featured a dou- in-house stock , vendor's stock or the best
ble line of Grade 50 steel columns combination ot each.
• Provides shipping lists ba sed on piece-
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amount of material needed, sub-
stantially reduced the number of
steel pieces to be erected, and al-
lowed for the continuous erection
TYPICAL SECTION of both the steel and the precast
OF DOUBLE TEE double tees.
The garage's five levels are con-
nected by two 76' -diameter helical
concrete ramps for controlled entry
and rapid exit from each floor.
Each 15,OOO-sq.-ft. ramp was de-
8M signed as a stand-alone structure
separated from the garage struc-
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ture by an expanSion / seismic jOint.
No other expansion/ seismic jOints
were provided in the garage, elimi-
nating the need to continue such
large joints through any future
overhead building.
The plan size of the structure re-
quired consideration of the effect .
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frame was capable of resisting the
thermal stresses with little diffi-
culty, the precast tees necessitated
TYPICAL SECfIO control joints in the floor deck.
AT ROOF PARK ING LEVEL The two external spiral ramps
allow vertical circulation to each
level of the parking garage. Each
ramp has a one-way, counterclock-
wise travel direction. It is sup-
ported on seven columns con-
nected by spiral beams forming the
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COI<l<ECTO' concrete slab tapers and cantilevers
CORl"f.l OUAiD approximately 22' from the spiral
~I beams towards the outside.
The impressive-looking open
spiral structure provides an unob-
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structed view of cars on the ramp,
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thereby increasing traffic safety.
,·",.TC---+_ l':!, The radius to the face of the inside
curb of the ramp is 16.5' and to the
outside curb 35.5', leaving a 19'
TYPICAL DOUBLE COLUMN pavement width. A 37' radius was
ENCASEMENT DETA IL provided to the inside face of the
outer parapet wall. Safety walks,
1'-6" WIde, were provided along
both the inner and outer edges of •
the ramps. The grades on the spiral
ramp are 6.3% at the outer curb,

34 1 Mod ern Steel Construction I January 1993

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and 13.5% at the inner curb .
While the l ,400-car garage was
classified as an open parki ng struc-
ture, the future plan to build a
hotel on top of it mandated that the
garage be fu lly sprink led and fire-
proofed . A two- hour fire-rated
steel frame and a 1- la-hour-rated
floors were required by cod e. Du-
rability considera tions dictated the
use of concrete encasement for the
steel columns, w hile the steel
bea ms were coated w ith less costly
cementitious fi reproofing material.
Since the columns were being en-
cased in concrete, the designer
opted to utilize composite con-
struction and increase the lateral
load stiffness of the columns.
Therefore, the concrete encasement
was connected to the steel columns
through shear connectors. To take place at any time after the Mottis and Hannibal Construction
speed erection, batten plates were erection of the steel frames. Co.
used to connect the two columns The design process involved ex-
together and brace each other du r- tensive value engineering and Nissilll Agassi, P.E., is a pri"cipal
ing construction. This allowed for thorough estimating to arrive at with Weid/i"ger Associates, a co"sllll-
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 Structural Engineering
Software Review
Comparing one software program with
another is a very difficult task. Few
programs are designed to accomplish the
exact same goal, and fewer still require the
same inputs. In an effort to get some handle
on the performance of the wide range of
software programs currently on the market,
Modern Steel Construction sent the same
series of design problems to a large list of
software manufacturers.
The project was a four-story medical
building with 13' floor-to-floor heights, 50
psf live loads, a metal deck floor slab topped
with light-weight concrete (total weight 41
psf), 80 mph wind loads, a stated drift limit,
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and no seismic loads.
The software manufacturers were asked to
perform : A one-bay, composite beam design
and a full-floor composite beam design ; a
single beam, non-composite beam design ; a
single column, non-composite design ; frame
analysis and design; and connection design.
Ten software manufacturers returned
designs. Several others contacted us but
declined to participate. The major reason
given for not participating was that a hands-on
trial would be the only way to adequately
evaluate the program. If you have any
questions about the programs themselves,
please contact the manufacturer directly.

One Bay,
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ECOM Associates shears and moments and output- clearly presented and the informa-
SD3C Composite ted the most economical W10, W12 tion is highly useful. This program
and W14 shapes, along with the greatly eases the design of full
Steel Design appropriate stress checks. The re- floors.
ser inputs span length, quired number of shear connectors Cost: $695

U spacing, all loading, slab

thickness, strength of steel,
strength of rebar, weight of con-
crete, strength of concrete, and
deck thickness. They also put limits
on deflection, decided it would be
an unshored composite beam, and
chose the ASD 9th Edition method.
The user asked for the most eco-
nomical W10, W12 and W14
depths.
Program calculated critical
for full composite action was given
and deflections were checked.
To calculate Full Floor, Compos-
ite Beam Design, each member is Enercalc
input at the beginning and the out-
put will include information on
Structural
each beam. Engineering Library
Comments: While the program ser inputs span length,
clearly indicates actual and allow-
able deflections, it does not clearly
indicate actual and allowable
stresses. Otherwise, the output is
U spacing, all loading, slab
thickness, strength of steel, •
weight of concrete, strength of con-
crete, deck thickness, shear stud

36 / Modern Steel Construction I January 1993

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height, and shear stud diamet~r.
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Ran program two ways: one wIth
ribs parallel and one with ribs Jler-
pendicular. User had the option
and chose to allow partial compos-
ite action. Calculations were based
on the ASD Specification.
Output includes stress and de-
flection checks. The program chose
a member size and output the
number of studs required for full
composite as well as partial com-
posite action. Also included in out-
put were shear, moment and de-
flection diagram .
To calculate Full Floor, Compos-
ite Beam Design, each member is
individually input and then the
output is combined .
Comments: Output is clear,
though shear, moment and deflec-
tion diagrams seem like overkill.
Cost: $695 for Structural Engi-
neering Library (includes 44 pro-
grams).
HESCO
HCOMPL
• u ser inputs span length,
spacing, all loading, slab
thickness, strength of steel,
stud length, stud diameter, weight
of concrete, strength of concrete,
deck thickness, and vibration re-
quirements. Also, cost information
for steel, installed studs, and cam-
ber is input. The calculations are
done using the LRFD Specification
for composite members. A sIster
program, HCOMPA, is an ASD
version of this program. Also, the
latest version of the program offers
Sl units.
Program calculates shape
needed, camber required, and
number of shear studs. Deflections,
vibration, and strength require-
ments are checked . The result is a
least weight section, not necessar-
ily the most economical design.
To calculate Full Floor, Compos-
ite Beam DeSign, each member is
individually input and then the
output is combined.
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Comments: Output is brief and
does not show the checks that were
made; rather only the results are
presented. Output is clearly organ-
Span information (ft): I-End (59.00,95.50). J~ (59.00,'25'1°)
BeaM Size (OptimuM' • w16x2 6
Steel Yield Strength • 36.0 kat
Total Be.a Length 1ft) 29.50
Composite properties: J 25
concrete thickness (in I Left • 3.25 Right . 110 ' 00
Unit we ig ht concrete (pet) Left .
f'c (k.i I Left .
110.00
3.50 R 9
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Decking Orientation Left. perpend. Right . perpend .
Decking type Left - VERCO Wl For_10k
Decking type Right • yERCO W2 For.lok
Not Shored
be[f (in) 88.50 y bar(in) 16.38
Mnf (kip-tt) 289.61 Mn (kip-ftl 220.30
C (kip.) 105.59 e (in) 12.89
left (In**4) 111 .82 ttr (in--4) 1012.56
Stud length (in) 4 .50 Stud diameter (in) 0.15
I of sluds: Full . 29 Partial . 11 Actua l . 11
Number of Stud Ro ws . " Percent of Full Compo.ite Action 38.19
Ram A,mlysis' partial Olltpllt for composite beam desi,~11
ized and includes some cost infor-
mation.
Structural Analysis,
Cost: $390 for HCOMPL; $300 Inc.
for HCOMPA
SAl COMPBM
ser inputs span length,
Ram Analysis
RAMSTEEL
ser graphically creates a
U spacing, all loading, slab
thickness, strength of steel,
stud length, stud diameter, weight
U model of the entire struc-
ture including grids, col-
umns, beams, slab edges and open-
of concrete, strength of concrete,
and deck thickness. Program calcu-
lates design based on the ASD
Specification. User has choice of
ings, and floor loads. Slab
cover plated or non-cover plated
properties are specified, including
strength and weight of concrete,
beams.
Program calculates moments
stud length and diameter, and slab and shears at 10th points, deter-
thickness. The program also asks
mines stresses and deflections,
for deck orientation and type,
picks a shape, and gives the num-
which is a shortcut to entering ber of studs required for fully com-
deck properties.
posite action.
Program calculates floor load
To output a Full Floor, ompos-
distribution, tributary areas, and
ite Beam Design, each member
Live Load Reductions. It also cal- needs to be entered individually
culates the number of studs re-
and then combined .
quired for full and partial compos-
Comments: Output is brief but
ite action. The design can be output
complete. Layout of output is tabu-
for both the LRFD and ASD Speci-
lar; therefore it is slightly difficult
fications. Deflections and strength to quickly locate desired informa-
requirements are checked and it
tion.
presents the most economical Cost: $360 for OM PBM or $650
beam.
for The Steel Designer, which in-
Various outputs include in-
cludes 27 programs
vidual beam designs, beam design
summaries, and beam take-offs for
the entire structure. It creates CAD Structural
files out of floor framing plans.
Comments: Program runs
Engineers Inc.
within Microsoft Windows. Output
is not highly detailed but presents
Design Advisor SOl
the major design information on a Floor Module
single page. The progam also pres- ser inputs span length,
ents shear, moment and deflection
diagrams. This program greatly
eases the design of fu II floors.
Cost: $3,500
U spacing, minimum and
maximum beam depth
(L/30 minimum; L/ 22 maximum),
Modern Slt'el Com.t ructlOn I January 1993/ 37
 concrete depth, all loading, slab Cost: $295 from the Steel Deck which is extraneous for pure beam
thickness, strength of steel, Institute. design.

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strength of rebar, stud diameter, Cost: $295
stud length, weight of concrete,
and strength of concrete. The uscr
also inputs the relative cost of steel Non-Composite, Design Data
and shear studs which allows them
to come up with a final economical Single Beam SDS2
design that is partially composite.
ser inputs steel strength,
The program used the LRFD Speci-
fication .
The output goes through all
limit state checks required for a
Daystar Software
DS-SteeI2D
U beam length and loading
information.
Program calculates, based on
ASD Specification, least weight
composite beam. The program
(This program is for the Macin- beam and deflection. Program also
gives eight alternate designs based
tosh computer system) notes camber. Uscr has option to
on the input steel cost and in-place
scr inputs steel strength, print either allowable or actual
stud cost and gives detailed output
on the most economical design. A
floor vibration check also was
made for the design.
U beam length and lo.1ding
information.
Program calculates, based on
stresses. A composite program will
be available in 1993.
Comments: Output is brief and
To calculate Full Floor, Compos- 8th edition ASD Specification, the only gives allowable stresses,
ite Beam Design, each member is lowest weight section. rather than actual stresses. The
entered individually and then the Comments: While this program same p rogram is used for column
output is combined . shows the results of the checks that and frame deSign, so the brevity of
Comments: Output is very de- were made, it only includes the output saves a substantial
tailed and clearly presented . It strength checks and does not even amount of space.
gives the equation, and then the re- calculate deflection. This program Cost: Available on request
sult, as well as any assumptions also is used for column design, SO
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beam length and loading
IIox Shoor 21 .69 K
information. locAtion 8 .00 ft
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ASD Specification, least weight "In Shoor -21.69 K
locAtion 38 .88 ft
steel section, moment shears and ~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ nof loc ted
denections. Output includes steel IIox naMont: -8 .88 K-ft Shdpo
locAtion : 8.88 ft
section data and moment shear
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iar with SAl's abbreviations and
format. Also, the program does not
give the checks that are made to ar-
rive at the results. Documentation,
Program calculates optimum however, is very complete.
ser inputs steel strength, beam size and deflections. Designs

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information.
Program calculates, based on
composite and non-composite
beams.
Comments:
Microsoft
Runs
Windows.
within
Seems
Cost: $180 for SAl BEAM or
$650 for The Steel Designer, which
includes 27 programs.
ASD Specification, five beam op-
tions-the lowest weight member straightforward and complete.
along with four heavier sections. It
also gives shear moment and de-
Output does not go into great
depth, but does provide all of the
Non-Composite,
flection diagrams.
Comments: The program's tabu-
required information.
Cost: $100
Single Column
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up for this confusion and are very
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Cost: $495
U beam length and loading
information.
Program calculates, based on
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column height, connection The user has the option of printing
conditions and loading in- either allowable or actual stresses.
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ASD Specification, lightest column Comments: Output is brief and Engineering Library
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compact section and presents a se- actual, stresses. This is the same column height, connection
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conditions and loading in-
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Program calculates, based on
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An example output [ram Design
Dala's frame allalysis module
ual member. The output is both
tabular and has graphics.
Comments: The graphics are of
Iyzed and displacements, reactions
and moments are calculated by the
finite element analysis program;
and the members are checked and
redesigned by the beam/column
design module. The design exam-
ple returned used the ASD Specifi-
cation, though LRFD also is avail-
able. Output is organized into
three distinct groups: loading;
analysis; and design. The design
output lists the member as well as
the governing stress checks. The
graphical output is a simple stick
drawing that can be used to help
the user organize his thoughts.
Comments: The output does not
show all of the checks that were
made in the design phase. Also, it
is difficult to distinguish between
beams and columns because all of
the data is listed as an "element".
The analysis output, however, is
very detailed and easy to read.
Cost: $2,595
Enercalc
checks aU members based on dif-
ferent load combinations and recal- •
culates to determine the least
weight design. The output is both
tabular and has graphics. It in-
cludes all of the members, axi,l
loads, shear and moment, as wEll
as displacements of the nodes and
deflections of the beams.
Comments: The graphical out-
put is extremely simplistic and r,,-
quires massive massaging. It ca l s
all members "beams", including
columns, which is very confusing.
The definitions used in the tabular
output take some getting used t(l,
and until the user becomes familiar
with the program, s/he will not b e
able to fully interpret the output.
This is a simple program, but is ad-
equate for small jobs.
Cost: $295 (plus $200 for Lotu:;
1-2-3 if user doesn't already haw
it)
RISA
RISA 20

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a very high quality, as befits a pro- -ser inputs the geometry 01
gram designed to integrate with a FastFrame the frame, loading, and pre- •
detailing program. The tabular out- ser inputs into Lotus 1-2-3 liminary member sizes.
put is extensive and complete for
each individual member. It is clear
and easy to read. All of the re-
U the geometry of the frame,
loading, and preliminary
member sizes.
The two-dimensional program
analyzes the frame and designs the
members using the ASD Specifica-
quired checks are shown-for each The program then takes that tion. The program analyzes dis-
member. data and constructs a two-dimen- placements and reactions and
Cost: Available upon request sional frame as a model for the rest checks the design for four different
of the building using the ASD load combinations. The final de-
Specification. Then it analyzes dis- sign includes five alternatives for
placements and reactions. It then each member, which gives in-
ECOM
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program; & SD4C 2 WI0x49 36000 . 00 5 . 80

21600.00
20429 . 66
23760 . 00
1861.20
27000 . 00
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2 W12x45 36000.00 6.32 19198.95 2806.82 0.91 H2-1

Beam/Column 2 w14x43 36000.00
21600.00
6.62
23760.00
17790.42
27000.00
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ser inputs the three-dimen-

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3 W12x26 36000.00 58.28 19618.52 66 . 63 0.83 H2-1
21600.00 23760.00 27000 . 00
sional geometry of the 3 WI4x22 36000 . 00 68.70 22595.13 127.07 0.96 H2-1
frame, loading, and prelim- 21600.00 23760.00 27000 . 00

inary member sizes. The loading is

calculated by the floor load distri- ~----------------------------~I"
Fillallabular oulpul [rom ECOM's Beam/Column Design module
bution program; the frame is ana-

44 1 Modern Steel Construction I January 1993

 creased flexibility to the designer.

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The output is both tabular and has
graphics.
Comments: The graphical out-
put includes member deflections
and a loading diagram, which are
nice touches. The tabular output is W2 4X62
extremely easy to read-clear and ••
concise. •
Cost: $495 '--.JT'iP

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SAIPLANESTL
Typical graplrieal olllplli from RISA 's cOlllleelioll program
ser inputs the geometry of

U the frame, loading, and pre-

liminary member sizes.
The two-dimensional program
analyzes the frame and designs the
members using the ASD Specifica-
tion. Design options include choos-
ing the lightest W section or report-
ing the suitability of the input
member. The program analyzes
displacements and reactions and
checks the design for up to 10 dif-
ferent load combinations. The pro-
done in Design Data's frame analy-
sis program or automatically gen-
erated from the database that exists
plete and extremely well organ-
ized . Very nice graphiCS showing
the member and connection mate-
from the frame analysis program. rials are included .
The program designs the con- Cost: $295
nection, including all required
bolts and welds. It gives plate di-
mensions and coping, if required.
Structural
Limit states are checked as per the Engineers, Inc.
ASD Specification. Capacity of the
connection is compared to the reac- CONXPRT
tion. ser inputs the members and

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gram does not check the weak axis
strength of columns; a separate col-
umn program would have to be
run to do this. The output is both
tabular and has graphics.
Comments: It seems as if a fair
amount of hand work must be
done before inputting the data. The
graphics are very simplistic and
not particularly helpful. The tabu-
lar output, however, does seem
complete and easy to read .
Cost: $360
Connection
Design
Design Data
SDS/2
ser inputs the member and
Comments: This is a good pro-
gram and the text output is very
clear and well organized . Again,
the graphics are extensive and pro-
U the reaction, as well as pick-
fessional. The allowable load for
each Umit state is given, along with
a Specification reference. However,
the equations are not included in
the output.
Cost: Available upon request
RISA
QuickCONNECT
ser inputs the member and
U the reaction, as well as pick-
ing the type of connection.
The example problem used a
framed beam connection. The pro-
gram does both shear and moment
connections.
The program designs the con-
nection, including all required
bolts and welds. It gives connec-
ing the type of connection
such as framing angles, shear plate
or shear end plate. Shear connec-
tions can be done using either the
LRFD or ASD Specification. Mo-
ment connections can only be done
using the ASD Specification.
The program designs the con-
nection, in luding all required
bolts and welds. It gives connec-
tion member and coping, if re-
quired . Limit states are checked .
Capacity of the connection is com-
pared to the reaction.
Comment: The output is very
detailed and easy to read . It in-
cludes all of the required checks, as
well as references to the appropri-
ate Specification. The simple
graphic, though of poor quality, is
located within the text output, a
nice feature. Both the supported as
well as the supporting member are
checked for strength requirements.

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the reaction, as well as pick-
ing the type of connection
tion material dimensions. Strength
Cost: ASD Module I (Shear Con-
requirements are checked to the nections}- $400; LRFD Module I
ASD Specification and appropriate

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such as end plate shear connection
or standard clip angle. The mem-
bers and reactions can either be
input three-dimensionally as is
(Shear Connections}- $300; ASD
equations are shown. Detailing Module II (Moment Connec-
notes also are given.
tions)-$400
Comments: The program is very
thorough and the output is com-

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member of the structure, preclud-
ing the need for approximate dis-
tribution factors as used in 20
analyses. This results in increased
accuracy for simple and complex
geometries-- including continuous
structures-with no span limita-
ti n. ustomized live loading ac-
commodates any highway or rail
vehicle with up to 30 axles. An
AASHTO code check is performed
during design sequence.
For more information and a free
demo disk, contact: Telos Technol-
ogies, Inc., 1201 E. Fayette St., Syra-
cuse, Y 13210 (315) 471-0113.
RAMSTEEl
R am Analysis' recently released
RAMSTEEL Version 3.0 offers
several new features. In addition to
composite and non-composite
• rolled and built-up shapes, the
fully integrated noor framing and
building design program is now
Engineering
capable of selecting and designat-
ing steel joists based on SJI joist
designations or user defined tables.
load diagrams may be output, as
well as shear, moment and deflec-
tion diagrams. The program uses
its powerful graphical modeling
capabilities to model the entire
structure, including beams, col-
umns, slab properties, floor loads,
and story data. From this, the dis-
tribution of loads, Live load re-
ductions, and member interactions
are automatically determined (per
BOCA, SBC, or UBC) and the
members optimally sized (per
ASO, lRFD, or S)I). A AO file of
each floor framing layout also can
be genera ted .
Contact: Gus Bergsma, Ram
Analysis, 55 Independence Circle
#201, Chico, CA 95926 (800) 726-
7789; fax (916) 895-3544.
ROBOTV6
M etrosoft Inc. has released to
the U.S. market Version 1 of
ROBOT V6, a structural analysiS
software package for civil engi-
neers previously available only in
Europe. The program allows fast
and accurate modelling of truc-
tures ranging in size from small 20
frames to large 30 frames with
multiple load cases and combina-
tions. Structures with up to 32.soo
nodes, 32.soo elements, 32,500 load
cases and combinations, 190,000
degrees of freedom, and 1,000 dy-
namic eigenvalues can be mod-
elled. All data and results can be
processed either in text or in full
graphic mode. Key features in-
clude: menu-driven, AD-like
graphical input; full graphical dis-
play of results; high-speed calcula-
tions; easy selection of analysiS
type and method of solution; selec-
tion of element properties from
standard or user created data
bases; design capability according
to both the latest U.s. and foreign
codes; import/export capability of
OXF and IIPGl format files; sepa-
rate selection of unit systems for
input and output; load generation;
and automatic finite-element mesh
generation.
ontact: Metrosoft Inc., 332
Mexh.'rn Stt't.'l Con<., truchon I JilnUary 19QJ ' 47
Software
Paterson Ave., E. Ruth rford, J
07073 (201) 438-4915.
lARSA & l TOOLS
I nnovative Analysis' lARSA
software is an advanced struc-
tural and earthquake engineering
program onsisting of integrated
sets of modules for linear and non-
linear static and eigenvalue, re-
sponse spectra, and time history
analysis. l-TOOLS is a new mousc-
driven graphical user interface for
lARSA. It conforms to Windows
guidelines but can run under DOS.
All of the geometry and load data
can be entered and modified VISU-
ally. The latest version supports
AISC ASO-89, lRFO-86, and the
Canadian steel codes.
ontact: Innovative Analysis
Inc., 330 West 42nd St., ew York,
Y 10036 (212) 736-1616.
AutoST AAD/MAX
R search Engineer's Auto-
STAOO/MAX software offers
model generation, analysis, design,
drafting and detailing, all within
AutoCAO. Analysis features in-
clude 20/30 static/ dynamlc/scis-
mic/ P-Delta, frame / plate/ shell el-
ements, and all loading and
support conditions. ExtenSIve load
generation capabilities are avail-
able, including moving loads, UBC
seismic load., wind loads, and
floor loads. GraphiCS facilities in-
clude interactive model generation
and elaborate verification capabili-
ties, such as plotting of structure
geometry, deflected shapes, bend-
ing moment, shear force diagrams,
and stress contours. Stno tural
drafting capabilities include gener-
ation of framing plans/ sections/el-
evations, foundation plans, and
tructural details.
For more information, contact:
John Putnam. Research Engineers,
1570 . Batavia, Orange, A 92667
(714) 974-2500; fax (714) 974-4771.
RISA-2D
R I A Technologies' R1SA-20
program provides a fast, truly
interactive environment for the so-
 Structural Engineering Software
lution of a wide range of structural loads, with live loads automatically A structure is modeled and ar a-
design problems. The program can patterned for determining maxi- Iyzed using Multiframe. The re- •
easily handle the design of ele- mum forces. suits are then read directly by Shoel
ments such as frames, trusses, Contact: orthridge Engineer- Designer and checked against t 1e
shear walls, and continuous beams. ing Software, Inc., P.O. Box 2014, EI current ASD and AIJ Specifica-
Static, dynamic, and P-Delta capa- Segundo, A 90245 (800) 637-1677. tions. Future releases will che.:k
bilities are included, with full steel against LRFD and Canadian, Br t-
design (including member selec- Master\Soft ish and Eurocode codes. The user
tion). Powerful data generation has control of a II aspects of the de-
functions combine with Master\soft has introduced sign process and what clauses are
spreadsheet editing and extensive SELAS (single equal leg angle checked, what effective lengths a 'e
graphics to simplify learning and strut), a powerful design program used, steel grade, and ma>i-
using the program. that will eliminate the need for te- mum / minimum size.
Contact: RlSA Technologies, dious compression member calcu- For information, or to receive a
26212 Dimension Dr., Suite 2oo, lations. The program works with $25 working demo, contae t:
Lake Forest, CA 92630 (714) 951- both ASD and LRFD. Graphic Magic, 2-1645 Ea t Cliff
5815; fax (714) 951-5848. For more information, contact: Dr., Suite 6, Santa Cruz, CA 950f2
Master\Soft, P.O. Box 579, Camp (408) 464-1949; fax (408) 464-0731 .
Hill, PA 17oo1 (717) 763-5772.
Bridge Programs
Steel Joist Institute
O Pti-Mate is marketing two
bridge design programs.
Structural Package
T he Steel Joist Institute has cn-
DESCU5-1 is a design and analysis
program for curved girder bridge S
tructural AnalYSis, Inc. (SAl)
has introduced a new Mini
systems. The newly updated Ver- Power-Structure structural engi-
ated a new computer program
to assist structural engineers in de-
termining the probable vibratio 1
sion 4.0 enables the user to specify neering software package. The characteristics of floor systems
concentrated loads and segmented package contains 49 programs using open web steel joists. Thi s
uniform loads in any of three (seven analysis, 16 deSign, three program is designed for use in con-
stages: dead load; superimposed graphics, and 23 "talk" modules) junction with the Steel Joist
dead load ; and live load. The latest (or use on small to medium jobs. Institute's Technical Digest #5, "Vi- •
version of Merlin Dash offers pow- These programs simultaneously bration of Steel Joist-Concrete Slab
erful elastic support and support analyze and design beams and col- Floors."
settlement options that can handle: umns in a variety of materials, as Contact: SJI, Suite A, 1205 48th
beams with fixed or flexible ends well as analyze trusses and calcu- Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC
for bridges integral with abut- late wind and seismic loadings in 29577(803)449-0487.
ments; elastic rotational and trans- accordance with the latest codes
lational springs for bridges with in- and Specifications. The $275 pack- SAP90 & ETABS
tegral piers; beam type structures age runs on lBM-PC/XT/AT and
on flexible bents using spring con- compatibles. Also available is SAl
stants; and analysis of continuous Draw, a powerful new set of Auter
structures for user defined settle- LISP programs that work within
C omputers and Structures, Inc.
has released the latest ver·
sions of SAP90 and ETABS. SAP9C
ments. AutoCAD to automatically draw Version 5.4, a 3D static and dy-
ontact: Opti-Mate, Inc., P.O. and dimension structural beams, namic element analysis program
Box 9097, Dept. MS, Bethlehem, PA columns, footings and walls. for structures, offers an option for
18018 (215) 8674077. For more information and a free LRFD, in addition to ASD. Sway
trial program, contact: J. Jeff Da- and non-sway load conditions are
QUICKSPAN vies, Structural Analysis Inc., 555 S. differentiated and their moments
Federal Highway, Suite 210, Boca separately magnified . Also, all

N orthridge Engineering Raton, FL 33432 (407) 394-4257; fax

Software's QUICKSPA prer (407)391-8614.
gram analyzes continuous beams
frames may be categorized as ei-
ther moment resisting or bracoo
frames. ETABS Systems Version 5.4
up to 10 spans with or without can- Steel Designer is a series of large capacity prer
tilevers and with or without fixed grarns specifically developOO for
ends. Supports can be pinned or
modeled with columns above or G
raphic Magic has introduced
Steel Designer, a new addi-
below the span. The program will tion to its line of structural tools for
3D analysis and design of building
structures. ETABS can analyze mer
ment frame, braced frame or shear
analyze any combination of point Macintosh computers. Steel De- wall buildings, or combinations of
load, uniform, and partially or tri- signer works with Multiframe 3D these. Dead, live, wind, static seis- •
angular distributed loads. Loads to automate the process of code mic and/or dynamic earthquake
can be separated into dead and live checking and design optimization. load analysis-including time his-

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• tory- all are possible. TIMER, an

interactive time history display
postprocessor, generates time his-
tory traces of displacements, veloc-
ities, and accelerations, as well as
Circle #201, Chico, CA 95926 (800) 726- 29577 (S03) 449-{)487 .
7789; fax (916) 895-3544. Structural Analysis Inc., 555 S. Fed-
Research Engineers, 1570 N. Bata- eral Highway, Suite 210, Boca Raton,
via, Orange, CA 92667 (714) 974-2500; FL 33432 (407) 394-4257; fax (407) 391-
fax (714) 974-4771.
SCADA Software Corp., 12021 Wil-
8614.
Structural Engineers, Inc., 537 Wis-
element forces. STEEL V5.4, a de- shire Blvd ., #676, Los Angeles, CA teria Dr., Radford , VA 24141.
sign post-processor program for 90025 (310) 576-1540; fax (310) 576- Telos Technologies, Inc., 1201 E.
ETABS, now supports LRFD and 1541. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13210 (315)
ASD. Steel joist Institute, Suite A, 1205 471-0113.
Contact: Computers and Struc- 48th Ave. North, Myrtle Beach, SC
tures, Inc., 1995 University Ave., ,-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Berkeley, CA 94704 (415) 845-2177;
fax (415) 845-4096.

Supplier's List
Computers and Structures, Inc.,
1995 University Ave., Berkeley, CA
94704 (415) 845-2177; fax (415) 845-
4096.
Daystar Software, 8120 Northwest
Hillside, Kansas City, MO 64152 (816)
741-4310.
Design Data, 1033 "0 " St., Suite 324,
Lincoln, E 68508 (402) 476-8278; (402)
476-8354.
ECOM Associates, Inc., 8324 N. Ste-
ven Road, Milwaukee, WI 53223 (414)
365-2100; fax (414) 365-2110.
Enercale Engineering Software, 3070
• Bristol St., Suite 420, Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 557-9868.
Graphic Magic, 2-1645 East Cliff Dr.,
Suite 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (408)
464-1949; fax (408) 464-0731.
HESCO, P.O. Box 30345, Kansas
City, MO 64112
james j. jordan Sr., 5236 Overbrook
Way, Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 332·
6610
LARSA, Innovative Analysis Inc.,
330 West 42nd St., New York, NY
10036 (212) 736-1616.
Master \soft, P.O. Box 579, Camp
Hill, PA 17001 (717) 763-5772
Metrosoft Inc., 332 Paterson Ave., E.
Rutherford, Nj 07073 (201) 438·491 5.
Northridge Engineering Software,
Inc., P.O. Box 2014, EI Segundo, CA
90245 (BOO) 637-1677.
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Advertiser's Index
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Belhlehem Steel Corp ..................................... 16-17
Nicholas j . Bouras ............................................... C II
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Compulers & Struclures Inc. (CSI) .................. ClV
Design Data ................. ............................................ 7
EjE Industries ........................................................ 33
Enercalc .................................................................. 49
Good Softw are ....................................................... 41
Harper & Shuman ................................................. 40
H ESCO .................................................................... 41
Hilti ...................................................................... C IlI
Inno vative Analysis ............................................. 39
MDX ....................................................................... 42
Manual of Steel Constru ction--Connections ... 12
Metrosoft ................................................................ 46
Na tional Steel Construction Conference ........... 11
Nu cor Fastener ........................................................ 8
Omnitech ................................................................ 14
Optimate ................................................................ 41
RISA ....................................................................... 42
Ram Ana lysis ......................................................... 43
Research Engineers ................................................. 5
St. Louis Screw & Boll .......................................... 30
SCADA ................................................................... 38
51 eel Deck Institute ............................................... 33
Structural Analysis Inc. (SAI) ............................. .43
Structural Software Co ........................................ 35
UNR Leavitl .......................................................... 15
Vulcraft ............................................................. 26-27
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